Just like ribs, crawfish, and hamburgers, chicken wings are
highly satisfying. There's something about eating with your hands that feels so
right, and we won't judge you for licking your fingers. The best part about saucy chicken wings is that you often get to choose between flavors making for one
highly customizable meal. From sweet to sour to blazing hot, there's no end to
the flavor options.
These local restaurants may not be the only ones in New
Orleans serving chicken wings, but they are quite possibly the best. Get ready
to chicken out for chicken wings.
10 Places for Wings in New Orleans
1. Hooters
Multiple Locations
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Don't be fooled by its status as a chain restaurant, the Hooters locations here do not play around when it comes to wings. Their locations in Gretna, and Metairie are practically always busy with occupants hurrying for a big plate in any of their available styles. Hooter's features an original style, naked, boneless, smoked, or the Daytona beach style (naked wings tossed, then seared in Daytona Beach sauce).
If you don't visit on Wednesday for their discount "Wingsday" or wish to try something different, Hooters also has a big menu of burgers, sandwiches, tenders, teasers, salads, and seafood. The Snow Crab Legs are great for dinner. The menu describes the crab legs as, "This is how Hooters does upscale."
2. Chicken & Watermelon
3400 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 896-4596
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Chicken & Watermelon is a low-key spot, which prides itself in its cultural identity and aims to serve quality meals at affordable prices. Their wing combos range from five, 10, 15, and up to 100 wings for those perfect group-orders; and don't forget the sauces.
With 24 sauces to choose from, you might have some trouble deciding. Their Get Ya Mind Right sauce is notably very hot, and there's also Yaka-mein, a flavor only available in New Orleans and based on a Creole noodle soup recipe. Pair the wings with a great side as well such as hot boudin balls, jalapeño bombers, and French fries.
3. Melba's
1525 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 267-7765
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Melba's in New Orleans features two locations, one on Elysian Fields and one on Tulane. While the spot is most known for being a great po' boy stop, guests shouldn't ignore the great wing selections also available. Wing plates start at five pieces and feature a piece of cornbread and choice of side, but can also extend to 10 piece, 25 piece, 50 piece, and up to 1000 piece bundles!
These enormous sizes perfect for catering also include a flavored variety of wings available for order. Customers can choose from four flavors—BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Sweet Chili, and Buffalo Hot—in the same quantities as before. Order from here today and experience that special pairing of New Orleans gumbo, and delicious southern fried chicken wings.
4. Nola's Wings And Things
7906 Earhart Blvd., (504) 435-8117
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This restaurant has a lot more than wings, although the wings are reason enough to try it out. The wings come with at least one of the 21 sauces. The Spicy Parmesan is great for someone who wants a little heat but a lot of flavor. The Grilled Nuggets are great for those who go boneless, but the Nola's Love entrée plates are just irresistible.
The Angus Steak Plate is USDA Choice Angus
beef. You can also get that angus steak on the Surf and Turf Plate, along with four jumbo shrimp. The Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops are a patron favorite, it goes
well with Nola's Homemade Gumbo (beef sausage, chicken thigh, and shrimp).
5. We Dat's Chicken and Shrimp
Multiple Locations
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We Dat's offers wings, fries, catfish, shrimp, and specialty drinks like Ghetto Punch at each of their two locations: Canal Street (1407 Canal St.) and on the Westbank (9818 Lake Forest Blvd.). Stop by for a plate of piping hot chicken wings smothered in the house specialty Wuzzam Buffalo Sauce.
For those not in the mood for wings, you
may like the Fully Loaded Shrimp Wrap or Fried Catfish Plate. If you can't get
enough of these flavors, you can buy some shakers of seasoning or the Wuzzam
Buffalo Wing Sauce to take home.
6. J's Creole Wings
1700 N. Claiborne Ave., (504) 309-9444
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J's Creole Wings has a small menu because they know exactly what you want. Just choose how many wings you want, as well as if you want them to be boneless or not, then select your sauce or sauces from the list of nine. The Island Jerk is inspired by Caribbean flavors, and the Sriracha Lemon Pepper is something altogether different.
Also at J's, you'll find a seriously big
selection of fries and fried okra available in many ways. Who wouldn't want to
try some Garlic Rosemary Parmesan Fries? The Creole Rub Fried Okra is something
that you can't get anywhere else.
7. Wing Snack Express
Multiple Locations
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Pop into Wing Snack Express at the Algiers location (3570 Holiday Dr.), the Kenner location (2009 Williams Blvd.), or the Tremé location (759 N. Claiborne Ave.) for a flavor rush. The wings come in flat or drumette, and they are coated in a dry or wet rub to your liking. The dry rubs include flavors like Mesquite, Roasted Garlic, and Zesty Jalapeño, and the wet rubs include Arizona, Sweet Pepper, and Spicy BBQ, just to name a few.
While there are other entrees like chicken
tenders and fried fish, the French fry selection is intriguing. You've got
options like New House Ranch Fries, Mesquite Fries, and Cajun Fries among other
options. The Bananas Foster Cheesecake is a must have for dessert.
8. Who Dat Wings & More
Multiple Locations
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Everyone loves saying "Who Dat," and you'll sing it when you get some wings from one of Who Dat Wing's two locations in Mid-City (7838 Earhart Blvd.) and the Bywater (1611 Franklin Ave.). There are nearly 30 sauces and nearly 10 dry rubs to choose from. It's like you could eat here daily for a season and never get the same thing.
The "More" items on the menu includes fried
seafood, tenders, salads, and sides. The regulars love the Crazy Fries to go
along with their wings. Just some of the other sides include Falafel, Spicy Meat
Pie, Fried Mushrooms, and Sweet Corn.
9. Bourrée Cajun Smokehouse
1510 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 510-4040
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Bourrée proudly specializes in house-smoked wings and icy cold daiquiris. It's a combination made in heaven. The wings can be sauced with your choice of Jerk, Spicy Buffalo, Sweet Mango BBQ, Smoked & Seasoned, or Kimchi & Lemongrass. The bonus is that vegetarians can sub the chicken for cauliflower.
Bourrée isn't content with delicious wings
though. The menu boasts several sandwiches and other heavy appetizers. The
Boudin Grilled Cheese is slathered with seasonal mustard and pepper jelly. The
Pulled Pork Nachos have cheese, tomato jam, peppers, onions, and cumin crema.
10. Blue Oak BBQ
900 N. Carrollton Ave. (504) 822-2583
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New Orleans is usually not talked about in terms of barbecue, but that just means it's our best kept secret. New Orleans has a long history with barbecue that continues to this day through our smoking hot barbecue restaurants. Blue Oak BBQ sits on Carrollton Avenue not far from City Park, and you'll often see patrons happily dining out on the pretty patio.
Among the typical barbecued meats like
pulled pork and beef brisket, you'll find smoked wings available as a plate, a
snack, or a la carte. The wings are available in one of these fiery flavors: Rooster, Buffalo Inferno, Spicy Jerk BBQ, Kung Pao, or Sichuan. House ranch is
provided to cool your tongue.
The Best Chicken Wings in New Orleans
These chicken wings are ready to take over your palate with
extreme flavor! Do you like to go hot and smokey? Or do you prefer buffalo wings that are tangy and exciting? Whatever you get this time around means that
you can try something totally different next time.
Who makes the best chicken wings in New Orleans? Let us know
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